Ballon d'Or, 2026
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Analysing the leading names to land the big prize next month — from Rodri and Lamine Yamal to Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among the leading names on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist after the nominees for football's most prestigious individual prize were revealed on Tuesday.
Julián Quiñones has earned a spot on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist, making him only the second Mexican player in history to be nominated for the award.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.
Barcelona's 2026 Women's Champions League squad dominated the Women's Ballon d'Or nominations, with eight players from that team making the 30-player shortlist.
Roy Makaay would love to see Harry Kane win the Ballon d'Or, and the former Bayern Munich striker believes the England captain has every right to be considered among the favorites.
Vozinha's fairytale year continued on Tuesday, Sept. 8 as he was nominated for the men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
From Champions League winners and World Cup stars to enigmatic strikers who have destroyed defences, six of our writers have their say